Ayurveda Panchakarma Detox

About us

The stresses of life, pollution around us, and the chemicals in our food, destabilizes our internal balance and causes us to store unnecessary toxins physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. The excess toxicity in the body (Ama) needs to be released to maintain health and vitality. Therefore, it is highly beneficial to schedule a few days regularly to cleanse and detox ourselves.

The Ayurvedic Panchakarma Detox is a personalized residential Ayurvedic program designed to the specific current needs of your body, mind and emotions. It supports us in bringing all our nerves, tissues and Prana systems back in balance, allowing us to return to our happy, lively selves.

Fall is an excellent time of the year to do an Ayurvedic Panchkarma Detox. And getting away from city life to a natural and serene place like the International Art of Living Centre helps tremendously in this process!

“The first time I did a Panchakarma detox at the Canadian Retreat Centre I felt like the weight of life had been lifted from me, and I felt light as a feather.” – Panchkarma Client

What is included in the Package:

Pre-Treatment Phase:(To prepare at home before arriving)

Private consultation with an Ayurvedic Vaidya or ‘doctor’ (via skype)

Dietary modifications

Daily routines and/or exercises, if required

Treatment Phase:

Personalized Ayurvedic treatments (2 per day)

Special detox diet

Daily monitoring of progress by Ayurveda staff

4-nights stay in double room (upgrade to private room, if space available for $100)

The Ayurveda Panchkarma Detox can be done before or after the Silence or Blessings (Nov 9-12) courses, or the 10-day Silence Retreat to get maximum benefit from both. The schedule is designed so that you can combine with one of these rejuvenating courses to get a deeper experience. This is a unique opportunity that can only be experienced at the Canadian Retreat Center.

About the
Venue and Teachers

The Art of Living Foundation (AOLF) is a non-profit organization founded in 1981 by the world-renowned philanthropist and spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. AOLF offers effective educational and self-development programs and tools that facilitate the elimination of stress and foster deep and profound inner peace, happiness and well-being for all individuals. These programs, which include breathing techniques, meditation, yoga, and practical wisdom for daily living, have helped millions around the world to completely transform their lives. International Art of Living Center Since its inception in 1991, the Canadian International Art of Living Center has been a home away from home for thousands of visitors from around the world. Nestled among 250 acres of land dotted by five pristine lakes and numerous nature trails, the Center is a sanctuary for self-growth and upliftment. It offers a wide variety of activities and programs, including meditation and yoga programs, annual youth summer camps and family retreats. For more information about International Art of Living Center in Canada, please visit our website. Sri Sri Ayurveda Institute of Canada “Health is not mere absence of disease. Health is being established in the Self. It is the dynamic expression of life.” ~ Sri Sri Sri Sri Ayurveda is the unique combination of the ancient philosophies and practical knowledge of Ayurveda and the complete practices offered by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar to bring us fulfilment and joy in living. Complementing Art of Living programs, the Institute offers a range of individualized treatments, as well as Ayurvedic cooking programs throughout the year. Click here for additional information about Sri Sri Ayurveda. Service initiatives In addition to these programs offered globally, AOLF, working in collaboration with The International Association for Human Values (IAHV), has successfully implemented numerous humanitarian projects and service initiatives including conflict resolution programs, disaster relief, sustainable rural development, empowerment of women, prisoner rehabilitation, education for all, and environmental sustainability. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the World's Religions On September 15, 2016 at Montreal Canada, the drafting committee of the 3rd Global Conference on World’s Religions unveiled the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the World’s Religions.

Director of Sri Sri Ayurveda Cookery Programs, and an Art of Happiness Teacher, Elisabeth is a true Parisian who spent most of her life in the South West of France where she became a master craftsman specialized in Shaker
furniture.
Elisabeth met Art of Living in 1989 and has been an Art of Happiness Teacher since 1993. For 10 years she was
treasurer for Art of Living France. In 2000, she transitioned careers and came to Canada to train in Ayurveda. She rapidly developed a love for the subject; it was natural for her to specialize in the important aspect of food for health given her French love of healthy, tasty foods.
Elisabeth was certified by the Sri Sri Ayurveda Institute in 2003 as an ayurvedic technician and a teacher. She travels
around the world to share the beautiful knowledge of Ayurveda.

Ann hails from Manchester in the UK. Ann’s love for ayurveda began in the early 1980’s when she personally experienced the healing power of ayurveda after receiving treatments at the Maharishi clinics.
Her journey with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and the Art of Living Foundation began in 1994, and by 1996 she was appointed to establish Sri Sri Ayurveda at the Art of Living’s European Headquarters in Bad Antogast, Germany. Having achieved success in Germany, Ann was sent to Canada in 2000 to continue her work and again establish the Sri Sri Ayurveda Institute at the Canadian Art of Living International Center in Quebec.
Here she has responsibility for the Sri Sri Ayurvedic Institute, which offers training courses and has treatment
facilities.
Ann is a certified teacher from the Sri Sri College of Ayurvedic Science and Research in Bangalore.

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Retreat Guru's Vision

We believe human beings are innately wise, strong and kind. This wisdom, although not always experienced, is always present. Going on retreat is a beautiful way to reconnect to our basic sanity and health. Our aspiration at Retreat Guru is to inspire people to experience authentic retreats and reconnect with their innate wisdom, strength and kindness.